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USB Meter Reader

ManualB etjenings vejledningOperation Manual

Operation Manual USB Meter Reader

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Contents1 .......................................................................................................................... 4Introduktion

............................................................................................................................. 41.1 Wireless reading includes the following components

............................................................................................................................. 51.2 Wired reading includes the following components

............................................................................................................................. 51.3 FAQ

............................................................................................................................. 61.4 Usage/Good practice, wireless reading

............................................................................................................................. 71.5 Usage/Good practice, wired reading

............................................................................................................................. 71.6 Definitioner

............................................................................................................................. 81.7 Menus and toolbars

2 .......................................................................................................................... 13Views

............................................................................................................................. 142.1 Home

............................................................................................................................. 182.2 Reading

............................................................................................................................. 232.3 Data

3 .......................................................................................................................... 29Dialogs

............................................................................................................................. 303.1 "New USB Meter Reader" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 313.2 "New M-Bus Master" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 323.3 "Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 343.4 "Edit M-Bus Master" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 373.5 "Edit Meter" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 473.6 "New group" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 513.7 "Repeater" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 583.8 "Import of meter data" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 633.9 "Export of meter data" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 673.10 "New job" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 693.11 "Set-up" dialog box

............................................................................................................................. 713.12 "About menu" dialog box


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1 IntroduktionThe USB Meter Reader program is used for reading meters with wireless and wired M-Bus as wellas one-way radio.

1.1 Wireless reading includes the following components USB Reader

Power Pack

Charging cable

Quick Guide.

USB ReaderUSB unit for wireless reading of Kamstrup meters. Connect the unit to a USB port on a PowerPack, as described below, or a USB port on a PC. Alternatively, it is possible to use a cigaretteplug with USB.

We recommend using at least 2 "USB Readers": one mounted rigidly on the PC and one e.g. on aPower Pack that is used for meter reading.

Power PackPower supply for "USB Reader". Before using Power Pack, it must be charged.

Turn it on and off by pressing the round button.

A light emitting diode in the middle of the button shows the status of the charging process:

Red, 0-40 % charged

Orange, 40-70 % charged

Green, 70-100 % charged.

Charging cableThe charging cable is used for charging Power Pack. Connect the little plug to Power Pack andthe big plug to a USB port, e.g. on a PC. The time of charging is 5-8 hours, depending on howmuch power the USB port can supply.

Quick GuideDescribes how to download the program Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader from Kamstrupswebsite and install it on the PC.


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1.2 Wired reading includes the following components Kamstrup M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D or 250L

Installation and User Guide for M-Bus Master

USB cable 6699-336 for M-Bus Master

The M-Bus Master must be Kamstrup M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D or 250L. The master must beconnected to the PC via the USB cable.

1.3 FAQ

What is Missing meters?See "Definitions".

What/when is Last Reading / Reading time?See "Definitions".

Why does it take longer to read a meter for the first time?Meters with wireless M-Bus send out their data every 16 seconds. Every eight times, a datapackage with extended contents is sent. When a meter is not known to the reading system, thesystem must first receive the data package with the extended contents in order for the meter to beregistered.


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1.4 Usage/Good practice, wireless reading

IntroductionThis section describes how to use your "USB Reader" when collecting/reading data from meters.

Using the Power PackWhen using Power Pack, use the following work flow:

1. Create a job for the "USB Reader" that you use. Note that you do not need to plug your"USB Reader" into the PC if you have another "USB Reader" plugged into the PC. The joblist will be sent to your "USB Reader" wirelessly.

2. The "USB Reader" will start reading once it is under movement (green diode startsglowing). Thus, when you start walking/driving, the reader will start reading. Note that thereis a small delay before it starts reading. When you can see the orange diode flashing, stopand wait until the flashing stops. When it stops, continue to walk until it starts flashingagain. Proceed in this way until you have ended your route.

3. When in contact with the Kamstrup Meter Reader system again, your "USB Reader" willtransfer the data to the system. In "Home" you can click the "USB Reader" and check ifyou are missing any meters. If so, you can transfer the missing meters list to the "USBReader" (refer to "Home" for further information).

Perform reading away from another "USB Reader" connected to aPCWhen using Power Pack, it is a good idea to be out of range from another "USB Reader"connected to a PC. This is to avoid the "USB Reader" in the PC contacting your "USB Reader"while reading. The "USB Reader" in the PC will constantly try to retrieve the new data from your"USB Reader". Thus, every time you collect new data, your "USB Reader" will have to send thenew data back to the other "USB Reader" before starting up the reading sequence again. Thecommunication also stops the "USB Reader" from showing the "Finished reading" sign (orange ledflashes 3 times).

Using a PC to collect dataTo use the Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system when collecting data, do the following:

Collect data from a list of meters1. Create a job for the "USB Reader" plugged into the PC2. Go to the view "Reading" and select the tab "Read meter(s) on USB Reader".

Collect data from a specific meter1. Go to the view "Reading" and select the tab "Read specific meter(s)".


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1.5 Usage/Good practice, wired readingThe establishment of a wired M-Bus network and reading of meters via M-Bus Master MultiPort250 is described in Installation and User Guide for M-Bus Master MultiPort 250.

1.6 Definitioner

IntroductionIn this section, you will find the definitions used in the Kamstrup Meter Reader program. If you donot find an answer here, go to FAQ.

Missing meters"Missing meters" is a definition which is used in the views "Home" and "Reading" in the toolbar. Ameter is defined to be missing when the last reading time is before the definition "missingmeters" (see below). Thus, if a meter was read e.g. on 26/11/2009 and the definition "missingmeters" is set to 2 days (default), then the meter will appear on the missing meters list on29/11/2009. Changing the definition "missing meters" to 14 days will make the meter appear on themissing meters list on 11/12/2009.

Definition of "missing meters"The number of days from the current date on which data is considered to be old. Thus, if thedefintion "missing meters" is e.g. 2 days (default) and today's date is 20/10/2009, then all datafrom 17/10/2009 and before is considered to be old. You can set this value in the menu File Set-up.

Last Reading / Reading timeLast reading is the time on which the Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system receives the datafrom a "USB reader". Thus, if you collect data on 08/08/2009 and do not return to your office thesame day (but e.g. the following morning), then the "Last Reading" time will be on 09/08/2009.

Job / Job listA Job, or Job list, is a list of meters that a "USB reader" should read. To create a Job (Job List),click on "Job lists" in the toolbar and create the job in the dialog box "New job".


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1.7 Menus and toolbars

IntroductionIn Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader, you will find one menu bar and one toolbar. This chapter willgive you a short description of the two.

Topics: The menu bar

The toolbar.

The menu barThe menu bar is divided into four menus: "File", "View", "Edit" and "Help" as shown above.

The File menuThe "File" menu contains four selections. Click the links to get a detailed description of eachselection.

1. "Set-up" is used to change settings such as language, definition of "missing meters" etc.2. "Export" is only available in the "Data" view (also shortly described below) and is used

when exporting all stored data into e.g. a .PDF file.3. "Print" is also only available in the "Data" view (also shortly described below). This will

open the dialog box "Print Preview".4. "Exit" closes the application.


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The View menuThe "View" menu contains three selections representing the different views in Kamstrup WirelessM-Bus Reader. Click the links to get detailed information about each view.

1. "Home" is the view that Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader shows at start-up2. "Data" provides a detailed overview of all the meters3. "Reading" is used when you are collecting data/reading meters.

The Edit menuThis menu contains four selections. You use this menu when you want to add, edit or delete "USBReaders" or meters from your system. For a detailed introduction to the dialog boxes, click thelinks below.

1. Under "USB Readers" you can delete or change the name of a "USB Reader" in yoursystem

2. Under "Masters" you can edit names and configure connected M-Bus Masters3. Under "Meters" you can add/edit and delete meters4. Under "Groups" you can configure Radio Link Repeaters5. Under "Job lists" you select meters to be read by a specific "USB Reader".


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The Help menuThe "Help" menu contains two selections: "Contents" and "About". Click the links to get a detaileddescription.

1. "Contents" opens the online manual2. "Licence" opens for installing additional functionality3. "About" opens the "About" dialog box where you can see the current running software

version and the Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader product number.

The ToolbarThe toolbar is divided into three sections:

1. The "View" section2. The "Edit" section3. The "File" section.


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The View sectionThe "View" section contains three buttons. These buttons represent different views in KamstrupWireless M-Bus Reader. Click the links to get detailed information about each view.

1. "Home" is the view that Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader shows at start-up2. "Data" provides a detailed overview of all the meters3. "Reading" is used when you are collecting data/reading meters.

The Edit sectionThis section contains four buttons. You use this section when you want to add, edit or delete "USBReaders" or meters from your system. Clicking a button in this section will open a new window.For a detailed introduction to the dialog boxes, click the links below.

1. "USB Readers" is where you delete or change a name of a "USB Reader" in your system2. Via Masters you can configure, delete and change the names of M-Bus Masters in the

system3. "Meters" is the dialog box where you add, edit or delete meters4. "Groups" is used to create or delete a group of meters5. "Repeaters" is used to configure Kamstrup's Wireless M-Bus Repeater6. "Jobliste" is where you choose the meters which should be read by a "USB Reader".


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The File sectionThis section is only available in the "Data" view (see above). Here you can export or print all yourmeter data.

1. "Export" is used to export the grid into either .XLS, .PDF or .CSV format. Choose thedestination, format and filename in the standard dialog box "Save data grid to file"

2. "CSV TXT Export" is used for exporting meter data in definable formats. This functionrequires that the corresponding licence key is installed

3. "Print" will open the dialog box "Print Preview". It is also possible to open the dialog box byclicking File Print.


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2 ViewsThis section describes in detail each view in Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader.

Home

Reading

Data.


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2.1 Home

Introduction"Home" (or "Live View") is the starting window of your Kamstrup USB Meter Reader program. Thiswindow includes an overview of the "USB Readers" and M-Bus Masters in your system. Thissection explains in detail what you can see and do in "Live View".

Topics: Overview of "Home" ("Live View")

Missing meters.

OverviewThe Kamstrup USB Meter Reader program always starts with a "Live View". Live view comprisesa list of "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" (empty if none have been installed) and finally thewindow "Missing Meters". The two elements appear from the screen display below, where:

1. Is the list of "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" in the system (described in detail below)2. The window "Missing meters" (to be described later) can be seen to the right.


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The list of USB Readers and M-Bus MastersThe list of "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" can be seen in the middle of the screen display.The units which are not connected to the PC or out of reach will be grey. "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" cannot be connected at the same time. The list includes various details on theconnected units. Some of them are shown in the picture below, where

1. These units are connected and active2. The signal strength is shown in the picture. If the USB icon is visible, it means that the

"USB Reader" is direct connected to the PC via the USB port. Please note that only one"USB Reader" will have this icon

3. The "M-Bus Masters" are grey as they are not connected to the PC at present.


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USB Reader status iconsEach "USB Reader" has one or more status icons:

1. "USB Reader" is updated. Job list is updated and all meter data on the "USB Reader" hasbeen retrieved and saved

2. The job list on the "USB Reader" is out of date and is being updated. Note that the list isupdated automatically

3. USB Reader contains new data. The system saves these data continuously. Note that thisis done automatically

4. USB Reader with internal antenna5. USB Reader for external antenna.


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The missing meters frame"Missing meters" are meters in a "USB Reader" or "M-Bus Master" job list, which are older than thespecified number of days (the definition of "Missing meters" is by default 2 days). If you click on a"USB Reader" or an "M-Bus Master", the dialog box "Missing meters" will be updated and show:

1. The name of the "USB Reader"2. A list of meters that are defined as missing (older than the specified number of days)3. The button "Send list", which collects the missing meters and send them to "USB Reader"

and "M-Bus Master" respectively. Please note that the job list will be overwritten andsubsequently only include Missing Meters.

4. The number of missing meters5. The button "Print" that opens the dialog box "Print Preview". Here, you can print the list of

missing meters.


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2.2 Reading

Introduction"Reading" is used for reading selected meters. Reading has two tabs: "Read meter(s) via USBReader" or "Read meter(s) via M-Bus Master" and "Read selected meter(s)". This section explainsin detail what you can see and do in the window "Reading".

Topics: How to change over to the view "Reading"

Overview of "Reading"

How to use "Read meter(s) via USB Reader and M-Bus Master" respectively

How to use "Read selected meter(s)".

How to change over to the view "Reading"You can change over to the view "Reading" by clicking "Reading" on the tool bar as shown below,or via the menu Show Reading.


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OverviewIn the view "Reading" you can change between two tabs depending on required type of reading. Anillustration showing a "USB Reader" or "M-Bus network" reading data from meters is displayedduring reading. The components are shown below.

The two tabs "Read meter(s) via USB Reader or M-Bus Master" and "Read selectedmeter(s)"

The buttons START and STOP.

Collection of data from meters via USB Reader and M-BusMaster respectively (the tab "Read meter(s)")Select the tab "Read meter(s)" if you want to read/collect data from "Job lists" in the "USB Readeror M-Bus Master" which is connected to the computer. In order to start reading, click START.Please note that the "USB Reader" does not necessarily read the meters in the same order aslisted, but rather one at a time as the "USB Reader" obtains contact with them. The M-Bus Masterreads the meters that support the fastest communication speed first.

While you read, the window will keep you updated on the process.1. Reading is started by activating the button "Start" and a reading can always be stopped by

means of the button "Stop".2. The process bar shows the number of meters that have not been read and the total

quantity to be read.3. "Info". Displays the info codes of the read meters, if any. If you hold your mouse over the !,

further details are displayed.4. The icon "Meter read" indicates that the meter has been read.


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5. The picture is shown while "USB Reader and M-Bus Master respectively" read meters.6. Street(s) to be visited. Select "Display all streets" or "Select streets automatically".

If you select "Display all streets", all meters to be read are displayed. If you select "Selectstreets automatically", only meters mounted in the street which has just been read or thestreet which is being read are displayed.

7. If you select "Display remaining meters only", just the meters that have not yet been readare displayed. Otherwise, all meters, both those read and those not read, are displayed.

Once the reading is stopped with the "Stop" button or automatically when all meters are read, thestatus of the reading is shown. Likewise, any meters that have not been read and meters with infocodes will be displayed.


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Reading/collecting data from a specific meter (the "Readspecific meter(s)" tab)The tab is used when you want to read (collect data) from a specific meter. To read the data froma meter, simply select the meter you want to read on the list and click the START button.

1. The meter, which you try to read/from which you try to collect data, is the one marked inthe list.

2. The "Meter read" icon illustrates that the meter is not a "missing meter". Thus, the "Meterread" icon will be added to the selected meter if the reading is successful

3. The picture is displayed while you attempt to read the meter.4. "Info" shows any info codes for the read meters. Place the mouse over the info of the

individual meter to see further details.


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Depending on the result of the reading, you will be informed whether the meter was read withsuccess or if the "USB Reader" could not read the meter.


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2.3 Data

IntroductionThe "Data" view is, as the name implies, the view where you can see all your data. It contains agrid/list of all your meters. This chapter shows you how to sort, filter and watch detailedinformation about the meters in your Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system.

Topics: Opening the "Data" view

Overview of the "Data" view

View modes

Sorting data by a "USB Reader"

Getting more out of the "Data" view - column sorting and adjustments

Export data to PDF or Excel files.

Switching to "Data" viewYou can either switch to the "Data" view by clicking on "Data" on the toolbar, as shown below, orthrough the menu View Data.

OverviewThe "Data" view screenshot is shown below. All the below listings will be described in more detailfurther down.

1. A list of meters and the most common data2. In the "Views" section, you can switch between list and detailed view3. In the section "Display only" the list can be changed to include only the meter(s) belonging

to a single job or a group of meters4. The navigation buttons can be used to step through the list. These are especially useful in

the "Detail view"5. An image of the meter type selected on the list. Note that the image is also updated in the

"Detail view"6. All data can be exported and/or printed.


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List viewYou can switch to "List view" in the "Views" section (item 2 above). When in "List view", you havean overview of the meters in your Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system. You can navigatethrough the meters using the arrow keys on your keyboard or in the "Navigation" section (item 4above). Note that all your changes to the list will be saved and will appear again after you restart.You can reset the view under File Set-up.

Sorting the list according to jobsUsing the section "Show only", you can change the list to only contain the job list of a specific"USB Reader" or meters in a group. Note that the number of columns may change since only theused columns are shown.


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Adjusting the columnsIf you need to adjust the column widths or change the order, you can do one of the following:

1. To make a column width fit the data width or caption width, double click the left mouse buttonin the space between two columns as shown below

2. To change the width of a column, click and hold down the left mouse button (between 2columns as shown below). You can now change the width by moving the mouse to the right orleft.

3. You can also move the columns around to place the ones you use the most first and next toeach other. To do this, click on a column header with the left mouse button and while holdingdown the button, move the column to where you want it to be. This is illustrated below wherethe "Meter type" column is moved to the first position.


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Sorting by column(s)To fully use the functionality of the "Data view, you can sort the list by one or more columns. Thisis a very powerful tool that enables you to group your meters in any way you want. To sort by e.g.meter type, drag and drop the "Meter type" column to the "column sorter area" as illustrated below.


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To sort by one more column, e.g. the meter names, drag the "Name" column to the "column sorterarea" as illustrated below.

It is also easy to change the order of the sorting columns. Simply move e.g. the "Name" column upin front of the "Type" column to sort by name first. This is illustrated below.


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Detail viewYou can switch to the "Detail view" in the "Views section. In Detail view, you can see all the datacollected for a given meter.

1. In the "Views section, choose "Detail view"2. In the "Navigation section, you can shift between the meters. The buttons navigate to the

first, previous, next and last meter, respectively3. Note that if you have selected a "USB Reader" in the "Show only" section, you will only

navigate through the filtered list4. The meter number5. The meter name.


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3 DialogsThis section describes in detail each dialog box in Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader.

Dialogboksen Ny USB Meter Reader

Dialogboksen Rediger USB Meter Reader

Dialogboksen Rediger Mler

Dialogboksen Ny gruppe

Dialogboksen Repeater

Dialogboksen Import af mlerdata

Dialogboksen Eksport af mlerdata

Dialogboksen Nyt job

Dialogboksen Opstning

Dialogboksen Om.


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3.1 "New USB Meter Reader" dialog box

IntroductionWhen inserting a new USB Reader into your PC, you will be presented with the "New USB MeterReader dialog box as shown below. This section shows you how to add a new "USB Reader" tothe system.

Topics: Naming the "USB Reader"

Cancelling changes

Saving changes.

Naming the USB ReaderWhen prompted with the "New USB Meter Reader" dialog box (shown below), you simply type inany name that you want the "USB Reader" to have.

If you type in a name that is already taken, you will see the red error icon as shown below. Toresolve this problem, either choose a different name or unplug the new "USB Reader" and deletethe old one, and plug in the new "USB Reader" again.

Cancelling changesTo cancel your changes, click the "Cancel" button.

Saving changesTo save your changes, click the "OK" button.


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3.2 "New M-Bus Master" dialog box

IntroductionWhen you connect a new M-Bus Master to your PC, the dialog box "New M-Bus Master" shownbelow will be displayed. This paragraph describes, how you add a new M-Bus Master to asystem.

Topics: Naming an "M-Bus Master" Cancelling changes Saving changes

Naming an "M-Bus Master"When the dialog box "New M-Bus Master" is displayed (see below), you write a random name forthe "Master" in question.

If you write a name that already exists, the red error icon shown below is displayed. In order tosolve the problem you can either choose a different name or remove the new "M-Bus Master",delete the old one an reconnect the new M-Bus Master.

Cancelling changesTo cancel your changes, click the button "Cancel".

Saving changesTo save your changes, click the button "OK".


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3.3 "Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog box

IntroductionIn the "Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog box, you can either change the name of any "USB Reader"in the system or delete "USB Readers". This chapter shows you how to change the name of/delete a "USB Reader" step by step.

Topics: How to open the "Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog box.

Changing the name of a "USB Reader"

Deleting a "USB Reader"

Cancelling changes

Saving changes.

Opening the "Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog boxYou can open the dialog box by either clicking on "USB Readers" on the toolbar or by selecting themenu Edit USB Readers.

Changing the name of a USB ReaderTo change the name, either click the "Edit" button or double click the name you want to change.You can change the name of any number of "USB Readers" - to edit another "USB Reader",repeat the below.


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Deleting a "USB Reader"You can delete a "USB Reader" by selecting the "USB Reader" you want to delete and then clickthe "Delete" button.


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Cancelling your changesTo cancel your changes, click the "Cancel" button.

Saving your changesTo save your changes, click the "OK" button.

3.4 "Edit M-Bus Master" dialog box

IntroductionThe dialog box "Edit M-Bus Master" is used for changing the names of, configuring and deleting"M-Bus Masters" in a system.

Topics: Opening the dialog box "Edit M-Bus Master"

Changing the name of an "M-Bus Master"

Selecting maximum baud rate of an "M-Bus Master"

Using SND_NKE in an "M-Bus Master"

Showing whether an "M-Bus Master" is connected

Opening the dialog box "Edit M-Bus Master"You open the dialog box by clicking on "Masters" in the tool bar or via the menu Edit Masters.

Changing the name of an "M-Bus Master"In order to change the name, click the button "Edit" and then the name you wish to change.

You can change the names of as many M-Bus Masters you want in order to edit the next M-Bus Master you repeat the procedure.


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Selecting maximum baud rate of an "M-Bus Master"The default maximum baud rate is 9600 Bd, which can, however, be reduced to 2400 Bd or 300Bd. This can be an advantage in installations with long cables where 9600 Bd may not providestable readings, or in systems, in which none of the connected meters support 9600 Bd. In suchcases a lower maximum baud rate will reduce the reading time.

Using SND_NKE in an "M-Bus Master"In some M-Bus modules data can be up to 15 minutes old when they are read. If you use thefunction SND_NKE (normalize M-Bus) all modules will supply current data.

Showing whether an "M-Bus Master" is connectedThis column shows whether an M-Bus Master is connected to the PC via its USB cable.


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Cancelling changesTo cancel your changes, click the button "Cancel".

Saving changesTo save your changes, click the button "OK".


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3.5 "Edit Meter" dialog box

IntroductionIn this dialog box, you can both add a new meter to your system, change the name of an existingmeter and delete a meter from the system. This chapter shows you how to open the dialog boxand add a new meter as well as change the name of an existing meter.

Topics: Opening the "Edit meter" dialog box

Adding meters

Possible errors while importing meters

Changing a meter name

Deleting a meter

Cancelling changes

Saving changes.

Opening the "Edit meter" dialog boxYou can open the dialog box by clicking Meters on the toolbar as shown below or by going to themenu Edit Meters.

Adding metersMeters with wireless M-Bus are available either with encrypted reading or with unencryptedreading.

Adding meters with encrypted readingIn order to add meters to your system, the meters have to be imported first. This requires a .kemfile. You have received an email from Kamstrup A/S with a link to the place where you candownload the .kem file. If you have not received such an email, please contact Kamstrup A/S.

Click on "Import meter(s)".


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Enter your customer number (it appears from the top right corner of your order confirmation), thenclick on "Import".


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Select the file that you have downloaded. The filename consists of a long series of numbers andletters and ends with "zip.kem".


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The meters are then imported automatically.

Adding meters with unencrypted readingSelect Manual in the menu Add meter(s).

Enter the number of the meter with the lowest serial number in "Meter serial number from" and thenumber of the meter with the highest serial number in "Meter serial number to".

Click "Add".


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Errors while importing the .kem fileIf you cannot import the .kem file, it could be due to one of the following errors:

Wrong customer numberThe customer number has been entered incorrectly. Check if the customer number has beenentered correctly. If this is the case, please contact Kamstrup A/S.


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Too many meters in the systemNote that the system can contain max 800 meters. If this limit is exceeded, the system will onlyimport 800 meters. The remaining meters will not be imported.

Unknown errorIf an error has occurred while generating, or if the .kem file has been changed, the meters in thisfile cannot be imported. Please contact Kamstrup A/S to receive a new file.

Changing a meter nameYou can change the name of a meter by clicking the "Edit button or by double clicking the nameyou want to change. Now, enter the new name, and either click the "OK" button (this will close thedialog box) or press the "Enter/Return" key on the keyboard. Note that it is not possible to change ameter number. To do this, you must delete the meter you want to change and then add a newmeter.


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Deleting a meterYou can delete a meter by selecting the meter you want to delete, and then click the "Delete"button.


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Saving changesTo save your changes click, the "OK" button.

Other details in the screen display "Edit meter"EncryptionShows whether the system includes an encryption key (KEM-file) for the meter.

Encryption keys are used for meters with wireless M-Bus and one-way radio.


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USB ReaderShows the USB Readers, to which the meter is connected, and which can, thus, read the meter.

MasterShows the M-Bus Masters, to which the meter is connected, and which can, thus, read the meter.

3.6 "New group" dialog box

IntroductionIn this dialog box you can create or delete a meter group and add a meter to or delete it from ameter group. This chapter shows you how to open the dialog box and how to perform the variousfunctions.

Topics: Opening the New group dialog box

Creating a meter group

Adding meters to a group

Removing meters from a group

Deleting a meter group

Cancelling changes

Saving changes.

Opening the New group dialog boxYou can open the dialog box by clicking on Groups on the toolbar, as shown below, or by going tothe menu Edit Groups.


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Creating a meter groupTo create a new meter group, click the "Create" button (1). Now type in the name you want to giveyour group (e.g. "Zone 1") and click the "Save" button (2), or press the "Enter/Return" key on thekeyboard. The group has now been created, and you may add meters to the group as explained inthe next section.


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Adding or removing meters to/from a groupFirst select the group you want to alter. Then use the Add and Remove arrows to add orremove meters to/from the group.

1. The "Add" arrow is for adding a meter to a group2. The "Remove" button is for removing a meter from the group3. Here, the total number of meters in the group is shown. Note that a group can only contain

max 200 meters.


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Deleting a meter groupTo delete a group, you must first select the group you want to delete (1). Then, delete the group byclicking the Delete button as shown below (2). Before deleting the group, you will be prompted toconfirm. Note that only the group itself is deleted, not the meters in the group (see the Editmeters dialog box for deleting meters).

Cancelling changesTo cancel your changes, click the "Cancel" button. Note that deleted and saved groups cannot becancelled.

Saving changesWhen clicking the "OK button", you will be prompted if any unsaved changes should be saved. Ifno changes have occurred or the changes have already been saved, no prompt will be given.


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3.7 "Repeater" dialog box

IntroductionIn the menu Repeaters, Kamstrup's wireless M-Bus repeaters can be added and configured.

The functional module Repeaters is activated via the belonging licence key.

Topics: Opening the dialog box "Repeaters"

Search

Meters

Select a repeater

Link meters to a repeater

Repeater info.

Opening the dialog box "Repeaters"The dialog box is opened by clicking "Repeaters" on the toolbar as shown below or via the menuEdit Repeaters.

SearchWhen opening the menu Repeaters, the search for meters and repeaters within reach startsautomatically.


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Meters

Here, all meters within reach are shown. In addition to serial number, address and consumptiontype, the following are also shown:

"Last received" which is the time for when the program received the last data from themeter

"Via repeater" which shows if data from the meter have been received directly or via arepeater

"Signal" which shows the signal strength of the radio signal received from the meter.When the mouse pointer is positioned over the antenna signal icon, the signal strength isalso shown in dBm.

Level Signal level Reading probability

-127-101 Less good

-100-91 Good

0-90 Really good

If "Show all meters in the system" is selected, all meters in the database are shown. Thus, it ispossible to link meters to a repeater even if the meters are not within reach. In this way, it ispossible to link already installed meters to repeaters even if the meters are not within reach.However, note that the repeater must be placed in such a way that the meters become withinreach.


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Select a repeater

Repeaters which are or have been within reach are shown.

The repeater is set to transport mode on delivery from Kamstrup. To communicate with therepeater in transport mode, the repeater must be placed less than 1 m from Wireless M-Bus USBReader.

Select the repeater on the basis of its serial number.

Enter a name for the repeater, e.g. the installation address.


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Link meters to a repeater

Select the meters which are to be linked to a repeater, and transfer them to the repeater byclicking the green double arrow.

Meter data are transferred to the repeater.


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Repeater info

Serial number

Indicates the serial number of the selected repeater.

Repeater capacity

Indicates how many meters are linked to the repeater. The maximum number is 5.

Time since last data (TSSD)

Indicates how long time ago the program last time received data from the repeater. Typically, dataare received within every 6 second.

The button Reset

Removes alle linked meters from the repeater, resets it, and sets it to transport mode.

The button Edit

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Meter(s) on repeater

Shows the meters which are linked to the selected repeater.

In addition to the serial number and the address of the meter, the following are also shown:

"Hit rate", indicates how stable the communication with the meter and the repeaters is.

"TSLD", the time since the last data were received from the meter.

"Signal", which shows the signal strength of the radio signal received from the meter.Positioning the mouse pointer over the antenna signal icon also shows the signal strengthin dBm.


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3.8 "Import of meter data" dialog boxIf the function module Import/Export is installed by means of the corresponding licence key, it ispossible e.g. to import installation addresses from a billing program.

Select the file that contains the relevant meter information.

The file must be in the formats TXT or CSV.


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Configure format for import of meter data

Settings

Separator

Enter the character that is used as separator in the file to be imported.

Typically, characters such as semicolon or comma are used.

Use line limitations

If you do not want to import all data from the import file, you can enter the lines that you want toimport.

Placement

Here the content of the import file and the order of the different registers are shown. In theexample, the meter number is placed at 1 and the address at 3.


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Choice of properties

Here you select the registers that you want to import and where in the import file the singleregisters are to be placed.

Format

If you have previously created and saved an import format, you can select it here for reuse.

If you want to save changes to an already created format, click

If you want to delete an already created format, select the format, and click

Choice of property

Here you select in which order the registers are to be placed.

Property

Select the register that is to be placed.

Placement

Enter the number of the placement of the current register.

Selected properties

Here the result of the recent selection is shown.

If the house number in the import file is placed before the address, the check box Enter housenumber before street name must be selected.

If you want to delete an already selected index, select the index, and click

Display

Here it is shown how the import format is interpreted with the recent selection.

Import

When clicking the button Import, the result of the data import is shown.


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3.9 "Export of meter data" dialog boxBy default, reading data can be exported in the following fixed formats: XLS, XLM, TXT, CSV andPDF.

If the function module Import/Export is installed by means of the corresponding licence key, it ispossible to create individual TXT and CSV export formats.

Individual exportSettings

Separator sectionEnter the character that is to be used as separator in the file to be exported.

Typically, characters such as semicolon or comma are used.

Enter the total number of separating characters to be included in the export format

Meter selectionSelect all meters, or select a meter on the basis of a user-defined list. The user-defined list isdescribed further below in this paragraph.

Time limitsSelect the period, from which the required readings date.

Choice of propertiesHere you select the registers that you want to export and where in the export file the singleregisters are to be placed.

FormatIf you have previously created and saved an export format, you can select it here for reuse.

If you want to save changes to an already created format, click

If you want to delete an already created format, select the format, and click

Choice of propertyHere you select the registers that you want to export and their order in the export format.

PropertyHere you select the single registers that are to be exported.


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PlacementEnter the number of the placement in the export format.

Selected propertiesHere the result of the recent selection is shown.

If you want to separate values from units, select Divide value and unit.

If you want to delete an already selected placement, select the register, and click

DisplayHere it is shown how the export format looks with the recent selection.

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All metersHere the meters available in the database are shown.

Select the meters from which you want to export data, and move them to Selected meters byclicking the green arrow.

Selected metersHere the meters are shown from which data are exported.

Meters are removed by moving them back to All meters by clicking the red arrow.

Filters in the menu All metersVia the filter function, you can select and deselect the display of meters. If you e.g. only want toexport heat meters, deselect all other meters than heat meters. Then, only heat meters areshown.


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After exporting the data, it is possible to save the set-up for reuse.


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3.10 "New job" dialog box

IntroductionIn this dialog box you can define a list of meters to be read by a specific "USB Reader" or "M-BusMaster". In the Kamstrup USB Meter Reader program it is called a job. This paragraph describeshow you open a dialog box and define a job (meter list) for a "USB Reader" and an "M-Bus Master"respectively.

Topics: How to open the dialog box "New job"

How to add a meter to a "USB Reader" and an "M-Bus Master" respectively

How to disconnect a meter from a "USB Reader" and an "M-Bus Master" respectively

How to send a job to a "USB Reader" and an "M-Bus Master" respectively

Cancelling changes

Saving changes.

Opening the "New job dialog boxYou can open the dialog box by clicking "Job lists" on the toolbar, as shown below, or by going tothe menu Edit Job lists.

OverviewIn the "New job dialog box, you can add meters or groups to a job. The dialog box contains thefollowing:

A list of all meters and groups not on the job list.

A group. Note the group icon and that you can extend the group by clicking the + sign.

A meter. Note the meter icon.

Add/Remove arrows.

Drop-down menu listing all "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" in the system.

The job list.

The number of meters on the job list. Note that a job can contain max 200 meters.


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Creating/changing a job (Adding/removing meters from a USBReader or an M-Bus Master)First select the USB Reader", for which you want to create/change a job . When you haveselected a "USB Reader", you use the arrow keys "Add" and "Remove" to add or remove groupsfrom the job. All changes you make will be remembered but not saved. Thus, you can change thejob lists of as many "USB Readers" and "M-Bus Masters" respectively you want before saving thechanges.

How to send a job to a USB Reader" and an "M-Bus Master"respectivelySee "Saving changes".


Saving changesTo save your changes, click the button "OK". When you have saved the changes, the new job willbe sent to "USB Reader" or "M-Bus Master" the next time the system obtains contact with "USBReader" and "M-Bus Master" respectively. Thus, you can define a new job for a "USB Reader" anytime, even without contact to the "USB Reader" or "M-Bus Master" in question.


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3.11 "Set-up" dialog box

IntroductionIn this dialog box you can change the settings used by Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader. Thischapter shows you how to open the dialog box and change language, define Missing meters andstore data.

Topics: Opening the "Set-up dialog box

Changing language

Changing the definition "Missing meters

Changing data folder (path)

Restore to default view settings.

Opening the set-up dialog boxYou can open the dialog box by clicking File Set-up.

The "Set-up" dialog boxHere, you can change three settings in the Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system:

1. To change the language, select the language you want in the dialog box shown below.2. Changing the definition "Missing meters" will change when data is considered to be old.

The number of days is an integer that is set in the text box shown below.3. By default, all data are stored in the folder:

XP: "\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Kamstrup\KamstrupWireless M-Bus Reader\Data".

Win7: "\ProgramData\Kamstrup\Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader\Data".

You can change this path by clicking the "folder browser" button. Note that changing thefolder will not move current data to the specified folder.

4. Use this button if you e.g. have made changes to the grid/list in the "Data" view and wantto restore to default settings.


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3.12 "About menu" dialog box

IntroductionIn this dialog box, you can see the current running software version and the product number ofyour Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus Reader system. This chapter shows you how to open the dialogbox.

Topics: Opening the "About menu" dialog box.

Opening the "About menu" dialog boxYou can open the dialog box via the menu Help About as shown below.


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IntroduktionWireless reading includes the following componentsWired reading includes the following componentsFAQUsage/Good practice, wireless readingUsage/Good practice, wired readingDefinitionerMenus and toolbars

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Dialogs"New USB Meter Reader" dialog box"New M-Bus Master" dialog box"Edit USB Meter Reader" dialog box"Edit M-Bus Master" dialog box"Edit Meter" dialog box"New group" dialog box"Repeater" dialog box"Import of meter data" dialog box"Export of meter data" dialog box"New job" dialog box"Set-up" dialog box"About menu" dialog box

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